Wade Roberts Firearms Training
Wade Roberts is a NRA Training Counselor and a NRA Certified CCW Instructor for Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties as well as Fresno City, Utah CHL, and NRA student and instructor level classes. Our training meets the requirements for Arizona and Florida non-resident CCW as well. I can conduct "Off Duty" qualifications for CDCR and possibly other agencies depending on your agencies policy. I am recognized by the California Department of Justice as a "Comparable Training Entity" and can issue a "Certificate of Completion" allowing you to apply to CA DOJ to become a "DOJ Certified Instructor."
CCW Classes
CCW classes are at the Tulare Elks Lodge located at 1535 E Bardsley Ave in Tulare. Times and dates vary each month. Call or text (559) 303-2848 for more information.
CCW Qualifications are at Visalia Sportsman's range at 7398 Ave 328, Visalia CA.
SB 2 made many changes to the CCW instruction requirements. The hours increased to 16 hours for initial and 8 hours for renewal. An excellent resource for California CCW information is the California Carry website.
How to Apply for Your CCW
New Applicants
Fill out the application online and get the process started using the links in the "Agency Links" menu. When you get to the "Attach Documentation" section upload a picture of your drivers license and proof of residency. This will allow you to complete the online application. After you are approved, take a class and login and upload your class certificates.
DOJ CCW Instructor Information
To apply to DOJ for your CCW Program DOJ Certified Instructor you need the following;
- Have instructor certification from one of the qualifying agencies. BSIS, POST, CHP, CDCR, NRA (Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor)
- Have a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
- California driver license or California identification card.
- Live-fire qualification within 6 months of the application.
- Fill out the application.